Readers baffled by latest PD James mystery

Detective fiction fans have been left scratching their heads by the latest PD James mystery in which a beloved crime writer passes away at the age of 94.

“It’s got all the classic hallmarks of a great book,” said lifelong fan Jane Smithers. “An elderly peer, loved by all, suddenly passes away and leaves a great unsolved question left.”

“The only problem is, who’s going to finish it?”

At the time of writing, the authorities had tried to contact Commander Adam Dalgliesh of the Metropolitan Police but were unable to get through. “I think they were in it together,” said Smithers. “Well, wherever they are, I hope they’re happy.”